2. The Campus of the Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de
Monterrey

The mission of ITESM is:
"educating individuals who are committed to the social, economic and political
improvement of their communities, and who are internationally competitive in
their areas of speciality. Carrying out research and extenstion relevant to
Mexico's sustainable development is also part of the Institute's mission."

The architecture of
the campus is wonderful. Here we are in front of their technology building
which resembles an Aztec temple.

Students gather on
the wide steps in front of the building to talk.

Picture of the founder
of the school. They are known for their engineering and science. The founders
were business people.

The ram, a statue is
shown here, is the mascot for the Technological Institute. It persists until
it reaches the top.

At the student computer
labs Mayan and other artifacts are displayed in cases as you enter.

Campus architecture
is beautiful, with native murals and geometic buildings.

Here is a picture of
their Friendship Tree. Each year all international students bring a handful
of soil from their home country to place at the base of the tree.

Students gather outside
to eat lunch.

Art abounds on campus.

Campus.

Equipment to train
students in using industrial equipment. These are called "flexible
cells" and is "computer integrated manufacturing."